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"One of our most versatile and gripping science writers." John Carey

The Radio 3 Documentary

One episode by Philip Ball
Radio 3 Broadcast 01/07/2015

Why Music?

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Episode Four - Why Music? (1 hour)

Philip Ball asks scientists and musicians why music is such a universal human trait.

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